Visigoth ruler of Hispania, King Wamba is tricked into giving his throne to Erwig, believing he is on the point of death, by being temporarily poisoned by esparto grass [1]
Visigoth ruler of Hispania, King Wamba is tricked into giving his throne to Erwig, believing he is on the point of death
Visigoth ruler of Hispania, King Wamba is tricked into giving his throne to Erwig, believing he is on the point of death, by being temporarily poisoned by esparto grass [1]
Events Before
Visigoth King Wamba of Hispania successfully puts down a rebellion at Nîmes, the last rebels surrendering from the Roman
Visigoth King Wamba of Hispania successfully puts down a rebellion at Nîmes, the last rebels surrendering from the Roman amphitheatre [1]
Synod of Hertford holds the first general council of the Anglo-Saxon Church, issuing 10 canons
Synod of Hertford holds the first general council of the Anglo-Saxon Church, issuing 10 canons
Pope Adeodatus II's (Deusdetit II) reign ends with his death
Pope Adeodatus II's (Deusdetit II) reign ends with his death
Donus begins his reign as Catholic Pope replacing Pope Adeodatus II
Donus begins his reign as Catholic Pope replacing Pope Adeodatus II
St Agatho begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St Agatho begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Events After
Bulgaria is founded as a Khanate on the south bank of the Danube after the defeat of the Byzantine armies of Emperor Con
Bulgaria is founded as a Khanate on the south bank of the Danube after the defeat of the Byzantine armies of Emperor Constantine IV near the Danube Delta
Visigoth King Erwig of Hispania updates the law code "Liber Iudiciorum," inserting a number concerning Jews
Visigoth King Erwig of Hispania updates the law code "Liber Iudiciorum," inserting a number concerning Jews
Leo II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Leo II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Leo II ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Leo II ends his reign as Catholic Pope
St Benedict II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St Benedict II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
More from the 680s
Cuthbert (later Saint Cuthbert) is consecrated Bishop of Lindisfarne by Archbishop Theodore at York
Cuthbert () (634 – 20 March 687) was a saint of the early Northumbrian church in the Celtic tradition.
St Benedict II's reign as Catholic Pope ends after 11 months, upon his death
St Benedict II's reign as Catholic Pope ends after 11 months, upon his death
Battle of Nechtansmere/Dun Nechtain: Picts led by Brude MacBeli beat Northumbrians in Scotland, led by their king Ecgfri
Battle of Nechtansmere/Dun Nechtain: Picts led by Brude MacBeli beat Northumbrians in Scotland, led by their king Ecgfrith who is killed
St Benedict II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St Benedict II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 14, 680?
- Visigoth ruler of Hispania, King Wamba is tricked into giving his throne to Erwig, believing he is on the point of death, by being temporarily poisoned by esparto grass [1]